Sponsor
Alderman Weidner
Title
CITY'S SUPPORT OF USS EDSON PROJECT
WHEREAS, many coastal cities in the United States have converted retired naval vessels into successful tourist attractions; and
WHEREAS, the USS Edson is a historic U.S. Navy destroyer, which served three tours of duty in Vietnam and was named after a winner of the Medal of Honor; and
WHEREAS, the USS Edson has previously served as a floating naval museum; and
WHEREAS, this project will not involve any public funding or expenditure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Racine goes on record strongly supporting the Wisconsin Naval Ship Association's USS Edson Project and encourages the City's citizens and veterans groups to generously provide funds to assist in establishing the USS Edson as a training and living history platform.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the City of Sheboygan and the County of Sheboygan as evidence of Racine's support.